Lao PDR - Rural life - Ethnic minorities

A Khmu woman in Ban Nam Long 'crochets' a traditional bag using synthetic thread outside her house, Luang Namtha Province, Lao PDR. Traditionally, women make the bags by twisting Liana 'jungle' vine to make into a strong fibre and then ‘crochet' into a traditional bag used by men and women for carrying items to and from the fields. Liana vine or ‘piat’ in Lao, is harvested from the forest, although these days it is becoming more difficult to find and many woman now use colourful synthetic thread.

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A Khmu woman in Ban Nam Long 'crochets' a traditional bag using synthetic thread outside her house, Luang Namtha Province, Lao PDR. Traditionally, women make the bags by twisting Liana 'jungle' vine to make into a strong fibre and then ‘crochet' into a traditional bag used by men and women for carrying items to and from the fields. Liana vine or ‘piat’ in Lao, is harvested from the forest, although these days it is becoming more difficult to find and many woman now use colourful synthetic thread.